Nursery Furniture

When you’re getting ready to have a baby, one of the most exciting parts of the process is preparing the nursery. While picking out cute stuffed animals, bedding and paint colors is fun, finding durable, safe nursery furniture is much more important. You might be surprised by all of the different pieces of nursery furniture available, but think about which ones you actually need before embarking on your journey to fill the baby's room.

What nursery furniture do I need?

Before you shop, look at your space and determine what furniture can fit where. If you have a room that is fairly small, buying too much can quickly overcrowd the space and make moving around inconvenient. Although you might want to add a rocking chair, a play table or an extra dresser, the space might not allow for it, so opt for all the essentials and add extras later on. Besides a crib, a changing table is key (especially one with storage), and a baby swing or bouncer can help your baby (and you) get more sleep. Although not a bedroom addition, a high chair or booster seat is a must-have in the kitchen, and car seats and strollers are essentials for errands and park runs.

What style nursery furniture should I buy?

After you’ve evaluated your space, it’s time to decide on the actual products. If you prefer matchy-matchy furniture, you can always purchase an all-in-one nursery set. When you buy a changing table, dresser and crib together, you can often get a cheaper deal. If you prefer to mix things up, just make sure that you stay within the same color family and design style — a white crib paired with a dark wood dresser and a light wood changing table would look disjointed and would probably even clash. And remember to add accessories! You can always brighten up any room with colorful crib bedding, a patterned changing table cover, vibrant wall art or kid-friendly curtains.